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Paula Carl (Cowee Miller)

What a fun things for those kids!  We occasionally got to play in the sprinkler at home. Great memories. Thanks Rex. 

Saundra Bennett (Whiteside)

Rex, love the video of the deer and kids running trough the sprinkler!  It didn't take much to entertain us as kids!     Loved running through the sprinkler!

Patrick Riley

Song quiz:

Wake Up Little Susie

The Everly Brothers

Reached #1 on the Billboard Charts in 1957

Rex Booth

Pat,

You came right out of the starting gate and nailed the song "Wake Up Little Suzie"!  Your  timing is uncanny... Congrats!

Therefore Ye shall receive this "Award"!  Yayus!

Be sure to "Turn Volume Down" !!

Saundra Bennett (Whiteside)

Thanks for the video of the Everly brothers!  It was like a blast from the past!

John Landess

Rex,

They were cool back when we-uns was young....You know, like I tell my grand-kids, 'back in the last century'!!

Fred Miller

They split up for awhile after some differences. When they got back together, they had a reunion concert.  I think they had improved with age...

Rex Booth

The Man with a Golden Voice....  A True Gentleman with Class!

Saundra Bennett (Whiteside)

Rex. Thanks for posting the Tony Bennett video!  No relation.  I loved Tony Bennett !He was the embodiment of class!  He was not only a talented singer, but also painted beautifully!  RIP Tony Bennett!

Cal Turley

Many moons ago I was invited to be in the audience of a TV filming of the Johnny Cash show. It turned out they were filming 2 shows back to back which ended up taking 6 hours. It was a long drawn out affair but still a once in a life time affair. The guests for the shows were Melanie, Kenny Rodgers, Bobby Goldsbourgh,Carl Perkins ( a few others I can't remember) but best of all was seeing the Everly Brothers live. They performed for almost an hour which was split between the two shows.

Cal,  Carl Perkins original "Blue Suede Shoes"!!  Yeah Man!

Fred Miller

Since we are in a musical mood, I give you one of my favorite groups...

https://www.instagram.com/p/CsrLYa8v6Zw/?igshid=MmU2YjMzNjRlOQ==

Fred,  Right On!  

Rex Booth

David Gilmour, in “Comfortably Numb” can get more out a guitar playing just “one” note, than others who do “50”!

Bob Gilmore, you may have a cousin across the Pond. Gilmour “bending those strings”  simply makes his guitar “weep” & “cry”… playing those blues.  Not bad for an English lad whose first record was “Rock around the Clock Tonight” (Bill Haley’s Comets) and  “Bye Bye Love” (Everly Brothers).

I was lucky enough to see Everly Brothers at Griffith Park Greek Theater in Burbank, California in the early 1970’s. Them-thar were the days, my friends!

What?  No other Tony Bennett fans out there...??!   

Sherry Hester (Trasp)

I loved Tony Bennett and and Lady Gaga!! 
I watched their last show!! It was wonderful. 
The next day a lady reporter was interviewing
him and his wife she ask him about the show,
he could not remember. Damn Alshiemer/Dementia.
my 1st husband just passed away from it and my 
sister has it now.
 

Saundra Bennett (Whiteside)

Sherry,

I'm sorry for your loss of your husband, and that your sister has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's!  My condolences to you and your family.  Best wishes for your sister!

Rex Booth

I couldn't begin to count the number of families, friends, and associates who have ‘not’ been touched by this disease. Those suffering with ALZ including spouses have a profound effect on the lifestyle of both parties including their immediate family and friends. After ten years, my Yvonne lost the battle with Pick’s disease in 2006.

Sherry Hester (Trasp)

Thank You Saundra! 
Yes Rex all those types of diseases and there is a long 
list, as you know, along with cancer. They sure do affect
the whole family and friends!

Sherry Hester (Trasp)

Rex I am sorry to hear about your wife! 
Those are hard memories. I know you
have the good times to keep you going! 
 

Paula Carl (Cowee Miller)

So sorry about the difficulties you're facing, Sherry. Terrible diseases and issues that plague us the longer we live. TOUGH!

Rex Booth

Classmates!

This song came out when we were Sophomores at RHS.  What song had these words? 

Saundra Bennett (Whiteside)

Rex, so sorry to hear about your Yvonne   My mom developed dementia after a stroke and having her leg amputated(due to a clot).  We drove to Roswell from Oklahoma once a month to spend a week with her and take care of her,  The most difficult part was her change in personality.  She had always been good natured and sweet!  She asked me once how she knew me.  I consider it an honor that I was able to help with her!  I think about her every day!  ~ Saundra

Cal Turley

Rex Booth

Cal, 

Congrats for naming the song! I figured there was a Charles Hardin (Buddy) Holley fan out there somehere!  I try to make the questions and hints easier so folks like us suffering from grey hairs can participate. 

Tip of the hat off to you Cal... for your diligent research on this heartfelt song! The executive committe has nominated you to filter future songs making them harder to name. Don't be surprised if a Joe Palooka bubble gum wrapper (prize) shows up in your mailbox!

Volume Control (lower left)

Cal Turley

Mike Curtis

Saundra Bennett (Whiteside)

Mike,  that cartoon is hilarious!  Thanks for sharing!